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Lantern bug

Pyrops maculatus

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Description:

Found @ Knuckles Mountain Range-Sri Lanka

Species ID Suggestions

Lantern bug

Pyrops maculatus

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (14)
5m106
That's a cool critter
Dilan Chathuranga
Thank you for the link & comment Cindy¡ this photo was added ta that mission just now!!
CindyBinghamKeiser
What a beauty! This would be a great addition to The Hoppers mission, Dilan :) http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8096480
Dan Doucette
Awesome spotting Dilan! Love the lantern bugs!

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2014 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2014

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